Arshad Nadeem ended Pakistan’s 32-year Olympic medal drought by winning gold in Paris. The javelin thrower entered the competition as a strong contender and met expectations, throwing the spear 92.97 meters on his second attempt to set an Olympic record.
Arshad continued his impressive performance, surpassing the 90-meter mark again on his final throw. He broke multiple records during the final and secured Pakistan’s first medal since 1992.
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His Olympic success is expected to inspire a new generation, potentially boosting the popularity of javelin in Pakistan, where cricket currently dominates the sports landscape.
As a child, Arshad Nadeem also aspired to be a cricketer but eventually had to abandon the sport. In an interview with Revsportz, Arshad’s brother, Shahid, explained why Arshad gave up cricket.
Arshad Nadeem’s gold medal victory in Paris ended his losing streak against Neeraj Chopra in their head-to-head matchups. Before the final, Neeraj had a 9-1 advantage over Arshad.
Neeraj, who led in the qualification round, achieved a best throw of 89.45 meters in the final to secure the silver medal. He had previously won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The rivalry between Neeraj and Arshad is expected to continue in future competitions.
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